Theater
“Ragtime”

Jan. 27-Feb. 19: For its biggest show ever, Park Square Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, based on a novel by E.L. Doctorow, that includes a cast of 35 and a live orchestra. Park Square Theatre, 20 W. Seventh Place; $68-$48;parksquaretheatre.org or 651-291-7005.

Music 
Deepwinter Bonfire

Jan 28: A truly eclectic evening of music features headliners Coloring Time, whose rotating lineup includes Aby Wolf, Kristoff Krane, Peter Pisano and members of No Bird Sing. Also on the roster is music from Galactic Soul Arkestra and Improvestra along with performances by VJ/video artist Oliver Grudem, dancers from the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and break dance crews Twin Cities B-Boy Dance Collective and War Machine. 6 p.m.; McNally Smith College of Music and History Theatre, 19 E. Exchange St.; $5;mcnallysmith.edu.

Competition 
“World’s Toughest Rodeo”

Feb. 3-4: Yee haw! Along with an arena full of tough cowboys, this year’s festivities include a performance by country singer Justin Moore, trick ropper and “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist Anthony Lucia and Afton’s Stewart sisters, who will show off their talents in the barrel-racing event. 7:30 p.m.; Xcel Energy Center, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd.; $80-$17;ticketmaster.com.

Films 
Omnifest 2012

Through Feb. 17: Titles at this year’s annual event featuring large-format films shown on a giant screen include “Amazon,” “Journey Into Amazing Caves,” “Search for the Great Sharks,” “Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure” and “Wolves.” Science Musuem of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd.; $8-$7; 651-221-9444 or smm.org.

Performance 
“1968: The Year That Rocked the World”

Through Feb. 19: Social unrest, political upheaval, war, peace, free love – “1968” tells the story of a year in history through seven unique perspectives. Presented by the History Theatre and members of the Playwrights’ Center. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.; $38-$32; 651-292-4323 or historytheatre.com.

Museum 
Minnesota History Center

Ongoing: Explore Minnesota’s roots by taking a tour of center’s current exhibits – “1968,” “Weather Permitting,” “Minnesota’s Greatest Generation,” “Open House,” “Grainland” and “Home Place Minnesota.” Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.; $11-$6 (free for children younger than 5); 651-259-3000 or www.mnhs.org.

Museum 
Children’s Museum of Minnesota

Ongoing: With a variety of galleries that let kids explore everything from different cultures to the environment, this museum provides plenty of hands-on activities for youngsters. Children’s Museum of Minnesota, 10 W. Seventh St.; $8.95 (free for children younger than 1); 651-225-6000 or mcm.org.

Museum 
Schubert Club Museum

Ongoing: The Schubert Club shows off its impressive collection of antique instruments along with hand-written letters and manuscripts from some of the world’s great composers. Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St.; free; 651-292-3267 or Schubert.org.

Museum 
Science Museum of Minnesota

Ongoing: In addition to Omnifest, the Science Museum offers exhibits covering everything from the Mississippi River to dinosaurs and fossils. Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd.; museum-only admission, $13-$10; 651-221-9444 or smm.org.

Amy Carlson Gustafson can be reached at 651-228-5561. Follow her at twitter.com/amygustafson.

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